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Lillian

Alabama · 1,460 residents · 1.909 sq mi
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Lillian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,281. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 429 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $280,600. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,460
−23%since 2023
from 1,889 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
765 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 990 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+17%since 2023
from 46.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201520202024Lillian
20241K
201520202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.6%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(50)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(56)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.7%(273)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(130)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.7%(113)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(204)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.9%(378)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(125)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,281
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,708
+30%since 2023
from $26,785 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+7%since 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $244,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+44%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,746)
Black2.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,243)
Black3.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(14)
Other10.5%(154)
Diversity Score
33
+85%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Ancestry
French24%(351)
Irish15.9%(232)
American12.6%(184)
English8.5%(124)
Italian7.9%(116)
German6.2%(91)
Scottish2.1%(31)
Polish1.1%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(12)
Swedish0.6%(9)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+6%since 2023
from 28.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
56.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(108)
Married66.9%(349)
Widowed9.2%(48)
Divorced3.3%(17)
Women 15+
Never married5.8%(47)
Married42.7%(347)
Widowed5.8%(47)
Divorced45.8%(372)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lillian, Alabama?

Lillian, Alabama has about 1,460 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lillian, Alabama?

The typical household in Lillian, Alabama earns about $52,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lillian, Alabama expensive?

In Lillian, Alabama, the median home is worth about $280,600, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Lillian, Alabama?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lillian, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lillian, Alabama?

About 0.6% of people in Lillian, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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